​The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series continues its summer trek with a stop in Atlanta for the Focused Health 250 on July 11 at EchoPark Speedway. As the regular season nears its end, four races remain, and the battle to stay inside the Chase bubble is tightening. Brent Crews holds a 44-point lead over William Sawalich for the final Chase spot heading into the weekend, while Rajah Caruth sits 48 points behind the cutoff. With the possibility of clinching the regular-season championship looming, Justin Allgaier could seal the honors as soon as this weekend, carrying a substantial 195-point cushion atop the standings.
Sam Mayer noses into Atlanta on the pole, seeking his first win of the season amid a year that has featured its share of ups and downs in 2026. Sheldon Creed earned his first-ever ORAPS victory in February at Atlanta, delivering a dramatic last-lap pass that remains a standout moment. Fans can follow Tennessean race updates below as the action unfolds.
The top 10 contenders entering the Focused Health 250 include Sam Mayer in the No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet, Carson Kvapil in the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, Jesse Love in the No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, William Sawalich in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, Sammy Smith in the No. 8 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, Sheldon Creed in the No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet, Brent Crews in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, Rajah Caruth in the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, Taylor Gray in the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, and Patrick Staropoli in the No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet. The full starting lineup is available for reference.
Radio coverage for the Focused Health 250 will be provided by the Performance Racing Network, with ORN affiliates nationwide carrying the feed. The race can also be streamed through NASCAR.com and the NASCAR app, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on channel 90 will offer audio coverage. Green Flag Time is expected to drop around 6:15 p.m. Central on Saturday, July 11. The race takes place at Chicagoland Speedway, the 1.54-mile oval located in Hampton, Georgia, and spans 163 laps, totaling 251 miles. The event is structured with three stages: 45 laps, 45 laps, and 73 laps.
Television coverage of the Focused Health 250 will be broadcast nationally on the CW Network, with streaming options including FUBO in limited markets nationwide (which offers a free trial). In addition to television, fans can listen to live radio coverage and track updates through the methods listed above.
Past years’ winners highlight the event’s recent history: Sheldon Creed won in spring 2026, Nick Sanchez captured the summer 2025 event, and Austin Hill took both the spring 2025 and summer 2024 titles. This NASCAR O’Reilly Series Atlanta race live update, highlights, and leaderboard coverage from the Tennessean aims to provide comprehensive, SEO-friendly reporting for fans and followers.